%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(500%20x%20300%20px)%20(44).png "Advantage Assam 2.0: A New Dawn for Investment and Infrastructure")
- The event was organized by the Government of Assam and chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The theme of the summit was "Investment and Infrastructure for a Viksit Assam."
- The summit aimed to attract investments, promote sustainable development, and position Assam as a major investment destination in India and Southeast Asia.
- Investment Commitments: The summit secured investment commitments totaling ₹4.91 lakh crore, focusing on key sectors such as transport, green energy, and urban infrastructure.
- Energy and Infrastructure: Ambitious plans for energy security, inland waterways, and start-up growth, with MoUs worth over ₹2 lakh crore signed on the first day.
- Inland Waterways: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled a ₹4,800 crore plan to transform Assam’s inland waterways, including the development of the Water Metro Service in Guwahati and Dhubri.
- Start-Up Ecosystem: Introduction of the Assam Startup & Innovation Policy 2025, offering financial incentives for start-ups across various sectors.
- Skilled Manpower: Emphasis on overhauling the state education sector to produce skilled manpower to absorb the investments.
Question:
Q.1 What was the theme of the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025?a) Assam - The Gateway to India’s Growth
b) Investment and Infrastructure for a Viksit Assam
c) Sustainable Development through Investment
d) Northeast: The Engine of India’s Growth
Answer: b) The theme of the summit was "Investment and Infrastructure for a Viksit Assam." It aligns with the Government of India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, aiming for comprehensive economic development in Assam.
